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Hong Kong authorities have concluded the second phase of the e-HKD pilot program, with the central bank digital currency launch mostly aimed at institutional clients. According to a report by local media, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority has completed the…
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Industry experts are reportedly calling for Hong Kong and mainland China regulators to collaborate more on advancing the crypto sector within the two regions. According to a recent report by South China Morning Post, the two regions could potentially elevate…
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The Hong Kong arm of Standard Chartered is gearing up to offer a digital asset trading service next month, just as the first Solana ETF goes live in the region. Standard Chartered Hong Kong has announced plans to roll out…
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Beijing raised concerns about the rise of privately controlled currencies, causing Ant Group and JD.com to pause plans to issue stablecoins in Hong Kong.
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The Hong Kong Legislative Council has published a special bulletin that details the latest developments regarding stablecoins in the region, including renminbi-backed stablecoins. On Oct. 13, the legislative council released a document called the “special report” which consists of major…
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Stablecoin issuer Circle declares that it has no current plans to issue its own stablecoin pegged to the Hong Kong dollar. However, it is open to collaborating with other firms. According to an interview with the Hong Kong Economic Times,…
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Hong Kong-listed China Financial Leasing Group announced that it will invest $11.14 million into the web3 and AI sectors, including a plan to develop its own crypto platform. According to an announcement from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, the Hong…
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Hong Kong financial regulators warn investors to remain cautious of unapproved yuan-backed stablecoins, stating it has not issued any licenses for stablecoin issuers. According to a recent report by the SCMP, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority have cautioned local investors…
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Chairman of the Hong Kong Institute of Accountants and Financial Reporting, Sun Deji, said that he expects the government to wait a little longer before publishing guidelines on how to audit stablecoins. According to a report by local media Sing…
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HashKey Group is launching a $500 million perpetual fund focused on institutional investment in digital asset treasury projects. HashKey Group, one of Asia’s leading digital asset financial services firms, has announced the launch of a new Digital Asset Treasury fund,…
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Authorities in Hong Kong are taking a cautious approach to the stablecoin licensing regime as top banks and major firms race to secure approval. Stablecoins are gaining traction in Hong Kong. According to a recent local media report, more than…
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Mainland China’s crypto freeze hasn’t stopped its financial giants from wading in where regulators allow. CMB International Securities, a subsidiary of the $1.7 trillion China Merchants Bank, has launched a crypto exchange in Hong Kong. On August 18, CMB International…